The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) opened the special stray vacancy round of UGMAC 2026 on November 4, 2026. The seat matrix lists 138 vacant MBBS seats: 11 in government medical colleges and 127 in private colleges, including one NRI-quota seat. Registration and applications stay open until November 8, and the provisional seat allotment is due on November 11.
Bihar NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026: Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 4 | Online registration and application open; consent window opens for candidates who have already applied |
| November 8 | Registration closes 10 PM; application submission, fee payment and corrections till 11:59 PM; consent window closes |
| November 9 | Rank card download; choice filling, corrections and locking till 11:59 PM |
| November 11 | Provisional seat allotment result |
| November 12–13 | Enrolment and document verification; document discrepancies to be rectified by 5 PM on November 13 |
Seat Matrix: 138 MBBS Seats
| College | Type | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Patna | Government | 1 |
| Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna | Government | 2 |
| BMIMS, Pawapuri | Government | 1 |
| ESIC Medical College, Bihta | Government | 2 |
| Government Medical College, Bettiah | Government | 1 |
| Government Medical College, Purnia | Government | 1 |
| Government Medical College, Madhepura | Government | 1 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur | Government | 2 |
| Mamata Medical College, Siwan | Private | 46 |
| Virat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences, East Champaran | Private | 38 |
| Mahabodhi Medical College, Gayaji | Private | 16 |
| Buddha Hospital and Research Institute, Gayaji | Private | 14 |
| Himalaya Medical College, Paliganj | Private | 3 |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College, Saharsa | Private | 2 |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College | Private | 2 |
| Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College | Private | 2 |
| KK Medical College | Private | 1 |
| Kurma Sanskriti Medical College, Jehanabad | Private | 1 |
| RDJM Medical College | Private | 1 |
| Shri Narayan Medical Institute | Private | 1 |
Mamata Medical College, Siwan alone accounts for 46 seats, and Virat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences, East Champaran has 38. Together with Mahabodhi and Buddha Hospital in Gayaji, four private colleges hold 114 of the 138 seats, by our count.
Who Can Apply
- NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who did not register earlier.
- Candidates who registered but did not submit the application or pay the fee.
- Candidates who have already applied must give their consent between November 4 and 8.
- Candidates who have not secured admission to any medical or dental college in the country.
- Per BCECEB's October 18 notice, candidates allotted a seat in the earlier stray round who did not take admission are not eligible.
BDS and Other Courses
BCECEB's schedule covers the MBBS special stray round and the fifth round for other courses. The seat matrix reported for this special round lists MBBS seats only, so BDS availability is not confirmed here. Check the official notice on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
All-India Special Stray Round
Separately, MCC's all-India special stray round closes registration today, November 4, with choice filling till November 5 and the result on November 7.
What Candidates Should Do
- Register and submit the application with fee payment before November 8.
- Download the rank card on November 9 and lock choices before 11:59 PM.
- Keep original documents ready for verification on November 12 and 13.
Related Resources
- NEET UG Exam Details
- Medical Counselling Updates
- Medical Counselling Guidance
- Top Medical Colleges in India
- NEET Rank Predictor
